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<\/ul>\n\n- Sophia E. Borgstahl<\/strong>\u2014 Learning What I\u2019ll Teach: Connections Between Language Acquisition and Community
<\/strong><\/li>\n- Jaidah Anguelita Garcia<\/strong> \u2014 Lost in Translation: Learning Disabilities and the LatinX Education Gap
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- Jordan Kemper<\/strong> \u2014 A Creative Mural on the History of Mexican Immigration to the United States<\/li>\n
- Lindie M. Larson<\/strong> \u2014 Running on Empty: The Culture of Eating Disorders among Female Runners<\/li>\n
- Shane Pelinski<\/strong> \u2014 The Influence of Nintendo Video Games on Creativity<\/li>\n
- Viviana Romero<\/strong> \u2014 How to Minimize Burnout As a Student Leader<\/li>\n
- Katie J. Snyder<\/strong> \u2014 Eleanor Houk and Their Impact on Oregon History: Biography of an Indigenous Woman<\/li>\n
- Aidan VanDyke<\/strong> \u2014 Graphic Growth: Creating a Comic for Young Adults<\/li>\n
- Camila Getzemani Villastrigo Campuzano<\/strong> \u2014 Preservando Tradiciones: The Influence of Charreria in Oregon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/ul>\n\n- Cameron Ansley<\/strong> — Beyond Birth Rates and Aging: Implications and Recommendations for Japan\u2019s Population Decline<\/li>\n
- Jasper Beck<\/strong> — User-Friendly: Poetry for the Internet Age<\/li>\n
- Melissa “Melly” Burger\u00a0<\/strong>— Why it is Never too Late to Lead: How to Leave a Legacy at WOU in Less Than Two Years<\/li>\n
- Nicholas C. G. Cooley<\/strong> \u2014 A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Dropping Out of College:\u00a0 How to Pass a Science Class, Save Your Own Life, and Still Graduate in 13 Short Years<\/li>\n
- Sophie Davenport<\/strong> — Overconsumption in the Clothing Industry: Exploration of Ways Clothing Production Can Be More Sustainable<\/li>\n
- Kaitlyn Duncanson<\/strong> — The Relationship between Stress and Test Performance<\/li>\n
- Erica R. Guddat\u00a0<\/strong>— Recommendations for the Monolingual Teacher: Instructional Strategies to Support Students who are Emergent Bilingual<\/li>\n
- Stephen Hartley<\/strong> — Designing a Modern Board Game: Fall of the Guild<\/li>\n
- Mystie Johnson<\/strong> \u2014 Finding Balance in Motion: A Journey through Emotional Resilience with Dance<\/li>\n
- Ian Kincaid<\/strong> — Tri, Try Again: A Wellness Journey Through the Lens of Training for a Triathlon<\/li>\n
- Kaitlyn A. Kruse<\/strong> — Strength Training as an Injury Prevention Method for Hip Injuries in Collegiate Female Endurance Runners<\/li>\n
- Cora E. McClain<\/strong> — A Long and Winding Road: My Honors Journey Amidst Complications & Covid<\/li>\n
- Alex Michaels<\/strong> — Transgender Healthcare Access: Barriers and Impacts<\/li>\n
- Kellianna Mikawa<\/strong> — The Monster Inside Her: A Look Into Monstrous Femininity in Ari Aster’s Midsommar<\/em><\/li>\n
- Claire A. Rickis<\/strong> — How can we spread the importance of wetlands to the youth of today?<\/li>\n
- Abby Schrunk<\/strong> — Combating Menstrual Period Poverty in the State of Oregon<\/li>\n
- Emily Schneider<\/strong> — Departing the Monolingual Form of Instruction: Best Practices for Supporting Emergent Bilingual Elementary Students<\/li>\n
- Wyatt A. Smith<\/strong> — Bites From the Past: Exploring the Culinary Significance of Family Recipes<\/li>\n
- Quinlan Elise Wedge<\/strong> — Windows Into Comfort: Exploring Mindfulness Through Art<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/ul>\n\n- Kayley Arpaia<\/strong> \u2014 Growth through Leadership: A Leadership Portfolio<\/li>\n
- Emily Biamont<\/strong> \u2014 Teacher Burnout: Central Causes and Preventative Measures<\/li>\n
- Lindsay Brady<\/strong> — Early Language Exposure: Impacts of Using Sign Language with Babies<\/li>\n
- Aisia Carrillo<\/strong> — Looking Into the Eyes of the Artist:\u00a0 A Look Into Self Portraits<\/li>\n
- Mariana I. Contreras Guerra<\/strong> — The Relationship Between Mental Illness\u2019 \u201cInvisible\u201d Phenomena vs. the \u201cVisible\u201d Disability: A Scientific Study<\/li>\n
- Priscila Espa\u00f1a<\/strong> — Fostering Latine Leadership in Organizations<\/li>\n
- Skyler Hanson<\/strong> — The Impact of Studying Abroad on Language Acquisition<\/li>\n
- Cheyenne Hamilton<\/strong> — Can Religion Negate the Validity of Morality?<\/li>\n
- Savannah Jossi<\/strong> — Teaching Empathy through Children’s Literature:\u00a0A Birthday Party for Weasel<\/em>, an exploration of how a picture book can encourage conflict-resolution and perspective.<\/li>\n
- Dane Kiger<\/strong> — The Relationship Between Strength and Cardiovascular Capacity: A Personal Wellness Project<\/li>\n
- Amanda Larios<\/strong> — The Women’s War of 1929: Nationalism and Women in Nigeria<\/li>\n
- Madeline R. Lehrer<\/strong> — Consent and Divorce in Icelandic Law Codes and Sagas<\/li>\n
- Sharon Mann<\/strong> — Labeling In The Queer Community: Does it Cause More Harm Than Good?<\/li>\n
- Dustyn McKenney<\/strong> — Becoming a Better Coach through Leadership<\/li>\n
- Micah McLeish<\/strong> — Fewer Managers, More Leaders<\/li>\n
- Antonia Morales<\/strong> — Gender Equality and Inclusivity in the Computer Science Field<\/li>\n
- Emilio S. Ricci<\/strong> — Experimental Plant Curtain’s Effect on Turtle Basking<\/li>\n
- Sabrina M. Sam<\/strong> — The Ethical Implications of CRISPR\/Cas Technology<\/li>\n
- Britain K. Schneider<\/strong> — Removing Roadblocks For Families In Math Education<\/li>\n
- Julianna Tinker<\/strong> — ReNew Clothing: More than a Logo<\/li>\n
- Mardee Willman<\/strong> — The Impact of the Language of Background Music on Information Retention<\/li>\n
- Neil Zimmerly<\/strong> — The Roles and Responsibilities of Adults in Youth Extracurricular Activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/ul>\n\n- Jessica M. Bailey<\/strong> \u2014 Dawn: Creating Positive, Affirmative Gaming Experiences<\/li>\n
- Ray Barton<\/strong> \u2014 “Everybody’s Someone Else’s N****r”: Marilyn Manson as a Social Provocateur<\/li>\n
- Delaney N. Bishop<\/strong> \u2014 The Challenges and Prospects of Using Forensic Body Farms as a Forensic Science Tool in Oregon<\/li>\n
- Lucia F. Breeden<\/strong> \u2014 Identity Issues Seen in Asian-American Adoptees: The Impact of Homeland Tours<\/li>\n
- Cheyanne J. Bumgardner<\/strong> \u2014 More to the Story: A Multifaceted View of Vicarious Trauma as Applied to the Profession of Sign Language Interpreting<\/li>\n
- Elizabeth C. Chapman<\/strong> \u2014 Fostering an Understanding of Childhood Anxiety Through Picturebooks: Children\u2019s Literature as a Tool for Emotional Regulation<\/li>\n
- Nick Denning<\/strong> \u2014 Teaching the Discipline of Western Philosophy According to its Own Values and in Reference to Pedagogical Research<\/li>\n
- Raynie A. Ehret<\/strong> \u2014 Wolfie Round-Up: A Pilot Program to Assist Students with Staying Connected To WOU<\/li>\n
- Chloe P. Furlong<\/strong> \u2014 Individual Perceptions of Disabilities in the General Education Classroom<\/li>\n
- Claire A. Graves<\/strong> \u2014 Rehabilitative Methods and Their Corresponding Recidivism Rates: A Qualitative Analysis across Select U.S. States<\/li>\n
- Claire Elise Ann Grieb<\/strong> \u2014 Impact of Exposure to Type of Instagram User on Self-Esteem of Young Adults: \u00a0An Experimental Study<\/li>\n
- Noelle A. Haury<\/strong> \u2014 To Honor Our Elders: Exploration of Elder Abuse in Long-Term Settings<\/li>\n
- Maya Herb<\/strong>\u2014 Advocacy Work for Low-Income Older Adults: Analysis of services for low-income older adults in Oregon<\/li>\n
- Daniel E. Holmberg <\/strong>\u2014 How to Teach Math More Effectively and Efficiently: Engaging Students In the World of Math<\/li>\n
- Rylie L. Horrall <\/strong>\u2014 Support for Students: Best Practices for Creating a Website with Resources for Western Oregon Students, Current and Future<\/li>\n
- Kian B. Horton <\/strong>\u2014 Post-Mortem Opioid Detection: Proposed Solution<\/li>\n
- N.J. Johnson <\/strong>\u2014 Knowing Your Student Power: Reclaiming Full Autonomy Over the Student Incidental Fee<\/li>\n
- Margaret L. Kassebaum <\/strong>\u2014 Dressed for Disaster: An Advocacy for Sustainability in a Fast Fashion World<\/li>\n
- Maddie Little <\/strong>\u2014 Should Standardized Testing Be Required for College Acceptance?<\/li>\n
- Amanda M. Mooney <\/strong>\u2014 Nullification of The CSI Effect Through Exposure at Critical Points in The Trial Process<\/li>\n
- Brandilan Moring <\/strong>\u2014 A Mathematical Analysis of American-style Crossword Puzzles with 90\u25cb Symmetry<\/li>\n
- Melina L. Mullin <\/strong>\u2014 Addressing Emergency Response and Recovery from a Critical Social Justice Lens<\/li>\n
- Joshua Pautler <\/strong>\u2014 Aggressing and Backpedaling: A Journalistic Examination of the Proud Boys<\/li>\n
- Alex Stemm <\/strong>\u2014 Necessary or Outdated: Are Post-9\/11 Changes to U.S. Police Forces Still Justifiable?<\/li>\n
- Taryn Anne Wilson <\/strong>\u2014 The Effects of Social Media Usage on Disordered Eating Behaviors: An Experimental Study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n\n- Malia Allen<\/strong> \u2014 Fostering Critical Thinking in the Elementary Classroom<\/li>\n
- Channing T. Bushman<\/strong> \u2014 A Truly Special Education: an analysis of developments in social skills education, and synthesis of best practices in supporting students with diverse needs<\/li>\n
- Juliana Marlaine Cameron<\/strong> \u2014 Preparing for the Game, Eating for Life: A Review of the Female Athlete Triad and Nutrition Deficiencies Amongst High Level Athletes<\/li>\n
- Allyson Maria Drury<\/strong> \u2014 Mental Health in College Athletics: Healing through Community<\/li>\n
- Olivia M. Geisler-Wagner<\/strong> \u2014 The Importance of Reading with Children<\/li>\n
- Stephanie Magee<\/strong> \u2014 The Dream of a Million Girls: Empowerment, Feminism, and America\u2019s Oldest Pageant<\/li>\n
- Sean Martinez<\/strong> \u2014 Slaughterhouse Zoo: A Novel<\/li>\n
- Hannah Moshinsky<\/strong> \u2014 The Future of Fossils: The Evolution of Paleontological Research in the Modern Age<\/li>\n
- Joshua W. Nelson<\/strong> \u2014 Understanding the Reading Wars: The Incorporation of Phonics in the Elementary Classroom<\/li>\n
- Camille E. Rickis<\/strong> \u2014 Effective ESOL Practices: Are ESOL Teaching Strategies Accessible to Non-ESOL Endorsed Teachers?<\/li>\n
- Jenny N. Rooper<\/strong> \u2014 Interpretative Works of the d-Sup Protein within the Tardigrade Genome<\/li>\n
- Madelyn Russell<\/strong> \u2014 Embracing The Quiet Ones: Strategies for Teaching Introverted Students in the Elementary Classroom<\/li>\n
- Josh Salsbury<\/strong> \u2014 A Mathematical Approach To Inventory Management At Client-Choice Food Pantries<\/li>\n
- Antonia L. Scholerman<\/strong> \u2014 Heathens to Christians: Exploring Norse Interactions with Anglo-Saxons and Notions of Medieval Identity<\/li>\n
- Cheyan Swan<\/strong> \u2014 Salem: The City of Fog (a novel)<\/li>\n
- McKenzie Wolfe-Webb<\/strong> \u2014 Deaf Representation in Mainstream Film: How a community should be portrayed<\/li>\n
- Erin Worley<\/strong> \u2014 Twitter as Consciousness-Raising: An Analysis of the 2017 #MeToo Movement<\/li>\n
- Rachel Worley<\/strong> \u2014 Their Farm, Your Table: Sustainability of Small Farms in the Willamette Valley<\/li>\n
- Michaela Yonkman<\/strong> \u2014 The Treaty of Versailles and the Rise of Nazism in Germany, 1918-1933<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- Eva Zhou Ying Batenhorst<\/strong> — A Dancer\u2019s View: Analysis and Prevention of Common Dance Injuries<\/li>\n
- Rachel Bayly<\/strong> — Anyone Can Lead: A Workshop for Individualized Leadership Discovery<\/li>\n
- Magen Boegli<\/strong> — The Linguistics of Sexual Assault: How the Dissonance of Individuals\u2019 Perpetrator Expectations and The Ordering of Information Effects Perceptions of Sexual Assault<\/li>\n
- Kaiana E. Bradley<\/strong> — Literature: A Window to Understanding — Using Children\u2019s Books to Process Loss<\/li>\n
- McKenzie Brendle<\/strong> — Years In Honors: A Personal Reflection of My Time Spent in the Honors Program and How it Influenced My Life<\/li>\n
- Jessica N. Brenner<\/strong> — Blasphemy: A Romantic Comic about the Devil Himself<\/li>\n
- Susannah M Doepken<\/strong> — Becoming Stardust<\/li>\n
- Elizabeth Dunn<\/strong> — A Dance of Life and Death: How cancer works and why it makes a great source of choreographic inspiration<\/li>\n
- Sierra J. Fresh<\/strong> — Coding in the Classroom<\/li>\n
- Whitley Harrel<\/strong> — Video Game Music and Task Performance: Experiment and review<\/li>\n
- Caitlin Healy and Mikaela Wong<\/strong> — Through Her Eyes, Into Her Story: A musical album<\/li>\n
- Francesca Holborn<\/strong> — Anything is Pawsable: The Connection Between Breed and People’s Perception of Service Dogs<\/li>\n
- Schaefer Jones<\/strong> — Alexa, is my home network safe?<\/li>\n
- Grace V. Knapp<\/strong> — Mental Health in Collegiate Student Athletes Post-Injury: Triangulating Services at Western Oregon University<\/li>\n
- Natalie R. Legras<\/strong> — A Path to Graduation: An Evaluation of Degree Planning Resources at Western Oregon University<\/li>\n
- Avery M. Lucas<\/strong> — Perception of Mobile Mental Health Apps: Examining the Functionality and Perception of Mental Health Apps<\/li>\n
- Darynn S. Lung<\/strong> — Food Allergies and Identity Construction in Young Adults<\/li>\n
- Ellen M. Moore<\/strong> — Empathy and Environmental Education: The Role of Zoos in Conservation<\/li>\n